Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Who We Are

For almost a century – since 1925 – the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has stood for values. As a political foundation, our work is oriented toward the fundamental values of Social Democracy: freedom, justice and solidarity. As a non-profit institution, we perform our work independently and autonomously.

Harnessing innovative solutions, we address today’s challenges in a quest to build a just and fair society steeped in solidarity for the future.

The FES has acted as a partner to German foreign and developmental policy for decades. Here, our top priority is to promote social justice, democracy, peace and security. With a multitude of projects, we aim to strengthen the forces of democracy and foster young political talent worldwide.

Our Objectives

Shaping a Just World

1. More than the Absence of Violence: Peace and Security
   Peaceful conflict resolution, democratic security sector reform, disarmament around the world – this is what we work towards with our peace and security projects at the United Nations, on the regional and on the national level

2. Combining Social and Ecological Responsibility: Climate Change, Energy and Environment
   In order to counteract climate change, the ecological and the social question must be linked and answered together. We are building bridges between the ecological movement, policy-makers and trade unions and working to promote a socio-ecological transition.

3. Focusing on the Common Good: Global Economy and Corporate Responsibility
   By focusing on people and the common good, international economy, trade and tax policies can contribute to making the world just. At the same time, companies and investors causing human suffering or environmental damage need to be held accountable.

4. Changing the World Together: International Community and Civil Society
   Global problems need to be solved together. We need strong and capable international institutions to develop fair and binding rules for all. Most importantly, civil society, trade unions, poorer and wealthier states all need to have an equal say at the negotiating table!

5. Gender Justice means Social Justice!
   For the FES, gender justice means the “freedom to have different ways of being and living that are not predetermined by gender and that are instead based on equality in the distribution of resources, opportunities for influence and appreciation”.

Instruments include national, regional, and international workshops, seminars and conferences, studies and publications, capacity training, scholarships as well as international exchange programs.

In Indonesia our activities focus on the following areas:

• Social Security & Welfare State
• Young Progressive Academy
• Sustainable Economic Development
• International Cooperation in the Region and beyond

Learn more about FES and visit the German website